James Wille Faust will create another piece of art for Indianapolis International Airport. His prior piece there was taken down, which sparked a public controversy.

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Annalisa Rodriguez
annalisa.rodriguez@indystar.com

The Indianapolis Airport Authority says it will spend $105,000 on new work by an artist whose sculptural painting was removed in 2011 and replaced by a video wall that featured advertising.

"Wings in Flight" by James Wille Faust is expected to be completed by December and unveiled shortly thereafter. The removal of his "Chrysalis" art piece from Indianapolis International Airport sparked a public backlash.

The new piece will be in front of the limestone wall at the entrance to Civic Plaza. Located before security checkpoints, both ticketed travelers and passers-by will be able to see it. ...